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MINUTES OF A I1EGULAR FEETIYG OF TJlE BOARD OF DIfZECTOFLS OF THE: CARISBAD MVNICIPAL
YATER DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 5, lg,!,., AT 2:OO P.M., 4.T 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARDBAD,
CALIFORNIA :
The meeting was ealled to order at 2:02 P.M. by eesident Kelly, with Directors,
Greek, Coe, and Phillips answering roll call. Also present were Acting Manager
Kubota, Engineer Ford, Superintendent Tucker and Office Secretary.
Approval. of Upon rsotion by Director Greek, seconded by Director Cot, and unaairaoUs1:
Fdnutes carried, the minutes of the rqgular meeting of April 21, 1% were
approved as mailed out by the secretary.
Director Maerkle arrived at this time 2 :05 P.Y.
Sewerage The Manager reported that the Staff had met with City Representatives on
Program another matter and at that time there was also a brief discussion on the
as it pertains to the sewer program.
sewerage matter, and the Staff briefly reiterated the District's position
After discussion, Director Maerkle moved that the District proceed immediately
with the sewerage propam under District No. E-7 which calls for putting sewers
in and that we proceed immediately along our original plans for both phases of
the sewer program in the Agua Hedionda and the Encinas Canyon areas. The motion was duly seconded by Director Phillips.
Director Greek stated that personally he would be against any further move on
these sewer plans 8s he does not feel it is needed at this time and would result in
hsgh taxation and the people don't want it.
Legal Counsel Grosse arrived at this time, 2:08 P.M.
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After further discussion, with the consent of the Second, the motion was amended
as follows: "That the District either go ahead with the sewer program or drop it entirely, based' on the requests of the property owners", The motion was passed
Wranimom ly .
In aonnection with this action, plans were made to hold a meeting with the property
owners on June 3, 1964, at.which time the Board will attempt to get 831 expression from them as to whether they wish to proceed with the program and then make a final determination as to the Dis.trict's future course of action. Legal Counsel Grosse pointed out that owners of the Cantarini property and the WToohie 8" Ranch might be interested in annexfng to the sewer district as plans are underway to develop
these properties, and that these property owners should be invited to attend the
meting.
It was agreed that the Board's action on the sewer pogram would be based on the
results of the voting by the property owners at this aeeting and their decision
would be controlled on an acreage and assessed valuation basis. The Manager was
instructed to prepare a map with a breakdown of the acreage and assessed valuations
for use at that meeting.
Water Service and Operations:
Carlsbad Dragway City Manager John Mamaux and City Engineer Lowell Rathbun were Water Service present for discu.ssion c4n the matter of water service to the
Carlsbad Dragway. Acting Manager Kubota explained that members of the Board were furnished wlth a copy of a request by the City Engineer on
behalf of the City of Carlsbad for a 6'r water service connection to the District's main line to serve the Dragway. Since that time the District has been contacted
by the Vista Irrigation District by letter, along with copies of correspondence
between Mr. J. V. Collins, Nanager of VID and Lowell Rathbun, City Engineer,
outlining terms for the annexation of the Carlsbad Dragway lands to the BID.
Subsequent to this exchange of letters, there was a meeting held which was
attended by Engineer Rathbun, City Manager Mamaux, Legal Counsel Grosse, Legal Counsel Wilson, Director Henry PhilBps, and Acting Paslager Kubota. At that time tne group went over the correspondence and the Districtts position in the matter, with the general discussions centered around whether it was legally
possible for the Vater District to honor the City's request for this water service
and what contractual agreements would be required to permit this District to
serve! water outside its boundaries. An attempt was made to contact Mr. Jennings,
Legal Counsel for the San Disgo Cotnty 'dater Authority, to obtain his advice on what arrangements should be made thru the Water Authority, but he was not avaflable
at that time.
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City Manager Mamawt explained the Cityls position in the matter, stating that
the City is attempting to show good faith Bind trying to get water for this con-
struction project. Re further stated that the intention was that if the temporary
connection was granted for ninety days it would give t5em a chance to check into
the matter further and the property owners want to go ahead with the constrnction
project .
During the discussion which followed, it was brought out that as of 10 :00 A.M.,
this date, Mr. Belond had not made application for annexation or water service
to the Vista Irrigation District, and the Buena Colorado Municipal Water District
had not been contacted regarding any de-annexation plam by the property owners. It was the general feelfng of the Board that the District was in no position to
talse any action on the City’s request until the matter has been resolved with the
VTD and the Buena District and the legal requirements have been met.
City Manager Mmux and City Engineer Rathbun left the meeting at this time.
Legal Counsel Grosse informed the Board that he had received information that
arrangements have already been made to get construction water from the Vista Irrigation District and that the need for construction water no longer is 831
. emergency. After further discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded
by Director Fhillips, and unanimously carried, it was Roved that the application
for water service by the City of Carlsbad be denied for the reason that information
has been received that there appars to be no immediate need or urgency on the
matter and there is ample time to approach it from a legal standpoint.
Paul Ecke Acting Manager Kubota informed the Board that the District had been
Meters contacted by Mr. Ecke during the past week and he wanted to shut off
informed that the City would have to mike an application to the District for
these meters, and there also appears to be some difference of opinion as to which
of these meters should come to the City and which should not and the water rates
to the City w’nich would apply. After further diseussion and 8 review of the
locations of the meters involved, it was the consensus of the Board that, if these
changes are to be permanent services, the District would require a metering station
and a permanept master meter. Action on the xatter will await a formal request
from the City of Carlsbad on the type of services involved.
The Manager pointed out that the policy appars to be evolving whereby the City
wcnts the right to service any water customers in any areas inside the City limits,
notwithstanding their identification with the various improvement districts of
the District. After reviewing a map showing the areas involved, the Board agreed
that some sort of study should be made to formulate B policy on these water service areas and the matter of jurisdiction. President Kelly called for a general dis- cussion period and the Board members offered their opinions and suggestions on the matter. It was agreed that the matter should be discussed further at the next Board meeting and, at a later date, a meeting will be arranged with t3e City Council .
Director Greek left the meeting:at thfs time, 4:35 P.M.
Delinquent The Fmager reviewed the delinquent accounts and recommended that Accounts the Gary Resner account, involving a bad check in the amount of
this account. After discussion, upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director
Ph.illips, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board instruct the
Attorney to take whatever action he feels is necessary to collect the antaunt of 523.85 due on the Hesner account.
In regard to the Yasukochf, Tnc. accoun-t on which the firm has file bankrupy,
the Manager informed the Board that the instructions of our Legal Counsel will
be followed and copies of the statements will be forwarded.to the Trustee for
the Corporation.
Squires The Manager reported that in the routine inspections of the dam a le&
effort will be made to determine if it is a measurable amount and what
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his meters and emmeme service from the City of Carlsbad. He was
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818.4.3 be turned over to the Legal Counsel to take steps to collect
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Dm has been detected in the sand blanket under the drain systen, and an
kind of seepage t3.ere is in that area.
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Local Agency The Manager reported that he and President Kelly attended the Formation regular meetinq of the Commission on Monday, April 22, 1%4, on
Commission the hearing for the City of Carlsbad's Qarton, et a1 hnexation,
annexation boundaries. By comon consent the Board approved the draft prepared by the Manager in response to the CoIBmissionfs request for information regarding City annexation policies.
Smey of Director Phillips reported that approximately one-fowth of the
Agricultural property owners fiave responded on the questionnaire on the survey Lands of agricultural lands and a post-card reminder will be sent to the
and the matter was continued because of a last minute change in the
B others who have not sent in the information.
Landscaping The Planagar inrormed the Board that after getting their approval program last week, an advance of $125.00 was made to the landscaping group
in order that they might pay some bills they had incurred for plants. It was pointed out that the project is almost eomplete .and the Manager was authorized
to release some additional funds on the project if they Mere needed.
Refund The Manager presented for the Board's approval the computations on the
Agreements amount due to date on the Bressi Ranch Refund Apeement, listing 8
ambunt of %1,?%.03. After discussion, upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded
by Director Cob, and unanimously earried, it was moved that payment be made to the
Bressi Ranch for the amount stated in accordance wfth the temns of the Refund
Agreement .
The Nanager reported final computations for the five year period on the Palomar
Airport Line show a net amount due of $6,777.54 on this Refund Agreement . After
discussion, upon motion by Director Yaerkle, seconded by Director Phillips, and
unanimously earried, the Board authorized payment on the Palomar Airport Refund
Agreement in the amount of $6,777.54..
total payment due for the fiscal years 1931-62 and 1962-63 in the
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Payment on the above refunds will be withheld until completion of %he recordation of the Bressi Ranch easement document and the Agreement with the County of San
Diego on the fire hydrant for tkLe Palomar airport Line.
Directors' Upon motion by Director Phillips, seconded by Director Haerkle, and
Fees manimously carried, it was moved that the Director's fee for the
the new budget on Jdy 1, I?&. District be increased from $&I .OO to $9.00, to become effective with
Correspondence :
Request from the Clerk of th.e Board of Supervisors for a roster of District officials in accordernce with Section 53052 of the Government Code.
Questionnaire from the Bpertment of Water Resources regarding Squires Dam, sub-
mitted in eoanection with the State of California's safety program for dams.
.Statement in the amount of $9 .OO, submitted by the Irrigation Districts Issociation
for a member assessment for additional expenses to employ' md train a legislative
and general assistant for the Irrigation District's Association. After discussion,
upon motion by Director Maerkfe, seconded by Director Cos, and unanimously carried,
the Board approved payment to the Irrigation 9istrict's Association in the amount
of $50.00.
Ratification of Upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillip, and
Ghecks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 317 thru
1 NO. 338, in the amo&% of $17,974.99.
Payment of Invoices:
Upon motion of Director Naerkle, seconded by Director Phillips, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the Quikset Quality Vaults, firm in the amount of $5%.39, for the vault for the Squires Dam valve installation,
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Upon motion by Direetor Phillips, seeonded by Direotor Coe, and manimously
carried, it was moved that payment be approved to Leo Williams in the amount of
$432.75 for equipment rental. for the Squires Dam vault.
Upon motion by Director Coe, seconded by Director Phillips, and unmimously
carried, the Board’ approved payment to George Meese CoBpany in the amount of $372.69, covering electrical work at the control center at Squires Dm and the
wiring at the Squires Dam Valve Station installation,
Upon motion by Director Coe, seeonded by Director PhTllfps, the meeting was de-
clared adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
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Secretary of the Board of Directors ”
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5780 EL CAMINO REAL
CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA 92008
TELEPHONE 729-2348
AREA CODE 714
'May 14, 1964
I. TO ALL DIFGXTORS OF CAEUSBAD MUNICIPBT, WATER DISTRICT, .!&Dmssm I~Iv~u&LJ? TO I3kX QF THE DIRECTORS LISTED
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Dear Director:
The undersigned, as President of the Board of Directors of Carlsbad
Municipal Water District hereby calls a special meeting of said
Board to be held Monday, May 18, 1964, at 2:OO P.N., at 5780 El
Camino Real, Carlsbad, California.
The purpose of said meeting is to meet with Mr. Willis 8. Miller,
Director of Planning for the County of San Diego, to discuss his
Department's study of the area, and to conduct any other pertinent
business of the District.
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DIRECTORS :
Allan 0. Kelly, President
Fred Maerkle, Vice President
Richard R. Coe, Secretary
Wesley F. Greek, Treasurer
Henry S. Phillips, Assistant Secretary
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5780 EL CAMINO REAL
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TELEPHONE 729-2348
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA:
COUNTY OF SAW DIEGO:
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I am a citizen and a resident of the county dlforesafd; I an over
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the age of eighteen years; my business address is 578.3 El Gamin0 Real,
Carlsbad, California. On the Uth day of Yay, l%4, I served a copy of
the attached Notice of Special Feeting of Board of Directors of Carlsbad
Municipal Mater Oistriet on the following parties by placing a true copy
thereof enclosed in 8 sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid,
in the United States Post Office mailbox at Garlsbad, California, addressed
to the following:
Allan 0. Kelly Garlsbad Journal
Henry Phillips Blade-Tribune
Richard R. Goe Sm Diego U&on
Wesley F, Greek Boyle Engineering
Fred Maerkle Rmsell Grosse
I I sertify (or deelare) , under penalty
or perjury, that the foregoing is true
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